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To find the probability that Erin picks a pear, we can use the following basic probability formula:

\[
P(\text{event}) = \frac{\text{Number of favorable outcomes}}{\text{Total number of possible outcomes}}
\]

In this case:
- The number of favorable outcomes (picking a pear) is 1, because there is only 1 pear in the bowl.
- The total number of possible outcomes (total pieces of fruit) is 5, since there are 5 pieces of fruit in total.

Thus, the probability of picking a pear is:

\[
P(\text{pear}) = \frac{1}{5} = 0.2
\]

So, the probability that Erin picks a pear is **0.2**.

Would you like more details or have any questions?

Here are 5 related questions for further exploration:
1. What is the probability that Erin picks a fruit that is not a pear?
2. If Erin picks 2 fruits at random, what is the probability that both are pears (assuming the first fruit is not replaced)?
3. What if there are 2 pears in the bowl instead of 1—what would the new probability of picking a pear be?
4. How would the probability change if there were 10 pieces of fruit in the bowl and 2 were pears?
5. What is the probability of not picking a pear after 3 consecutive selections (without replacement)?

**Tip:** Probabilities are always between 0 and 1. If an event is certain to happen, the probability is 1. If an event is impossible, the probability is 0.

A bowl contains 5 pieces of fruit. Only 1 of them is a pear. Erin picks a piece of fruit at random from the bowl. What is the probability that it is a pear?

In this problem, learn how to calculate the probability that Erin picks a pear from a bowl containing 5 fruits, with only one being a pear. This question explores basic probability concepts and is suitable for students in Grades 5-7.

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